: Despite positive reviews, it was considered a "box office flop" by DreamWorks standards, leading to a $57 million write-down for the studio.

The 2014 DreamWorks Animation feature was the culmination of a 12-year development journey that transformed the 1960s 2D shorts into a modern 3D epic. 1. Long-Term Development & Evolution

The project's history dates back to 2003, with director Rob Minkoff originally planning a at Sony. In 2006, Minkoff moved the project to DreamWorks Animation to develop it as a fully computer-animated film. Tiffany Ward, daughter of original creator Jay Ward, served as an executive producer to ensure the film maintained the "integrity of the characters" during this long transition. 2. Technical Innovation in Animation